Swatting hoaxes trigger zoo evacuations nationwide

A wave of hoax “swatting” calls reporting bomb threats and active shooters has forced evacuations and temporary closures at multiple zoos across the country.

Kentucky teen charged in deadly bank robbery after high-speed chase

An 18-year-old Kentucky man, identified as Brailen Weaver, has been charged by federal investigators in connection with a deadly bank robbery in Berea that left two people dead.

7 injured in Downtown Oakland after car mounts sidewalk following First Friday brawl

Oakland police said the altercations were unrelated to and took place outside of the "permitted event footprint" of the official Oakland First Fridays celebrations.

CPB: Two travelers bound for London arrested at Dulles Airport for allegedly smuggling marijuana in suitcases

Travel plans for two people flying from Washington Dulles International Airport to London took a detour to jail after the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) says officers found 57 pounds of marijuana in their baggage.

Criminal investigation opened into Sloth World, sloth deaths, Florida AG says

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said Friday that his office is assisting the Ninth Judicial Circuit Court of Florida with an "ongoing criminal investigation" into Sloth World Orlando, following the deaths of numerous sloths under its care.

Nancy Guthrie: May 1 marks three months since mom of "Today" host disappeared

Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, has been missing for three months after authorities say she was taken from her southern Arizona home against her will.

Petaluma parents plead for help finding missing 16-year-old at risk

The parents of a Petaluma teenager are pleading for the public's help after their son vanished earlier this week. Chace Finn, 16, has been missing since Tuesday morning, and his family says his disappearance is completely out of character.

Delta passenger tries to open door on Atlanta tarmac

A Delta Air Lines passenger tried opening the plane door while on the tarmac at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

Petaluma parents plead for help finding missing at risk 16-year-old son

The parents of a Petaluma teenager are pleading for the public's help after their son vanished earlier this week. Chace Finn, 16, has been missing since Tuesday morning, and his family says he has never disappeared like this before .

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The search is on for Chace Finn, the missing 16-year-old who was last seen on Tuesday, April 28 in Petaluma.

Oakland thieves swipe band’s U-Haul packed with instruments before tour

A band scheduled to perform across California is reeling after thieves in Oakland stole a rental truck with their instruments and equipment.

Students, security guard stabbed at Foss High School in Tacoma, WA

Four students are in critical condition after a stabbing at Foss High School in Tacoma, Washington on Thursday afternoon.

Britney Spears charged with DUI in California

Britney Spears has been charged with a misdemeanor DUI in Ventura County after a March 4 arrest involving alcohol and drugs.

Arrest made in San Jose double homicide at illegal gambling den

A suspect has been arrested in connection with a double homicide at an illegal gambling den in San Jose last month, authorities said.

Costco employee fatally shot after confronting armed man at Ohio store entrance

A 61-year-old Costco employee in Strongsville, Ohio, was fatally shot after confronting an armed man and refusing him entry into the store, police said.